Santa María, Boyacá facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santa María, Boyacá
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Santa María in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Boyacá Department
Province	Neira Province
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Santa María is a small town and a municipality in the country of Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, which is like a state or province in Colombia. Santa María is also part of a smaller area called the Neira Province.

Understanding Santa María's Location

Santa María is a "municipality," which means it's an area that includes both a main town and the surrounding rural lands. It's a way for Colombia to organize its local government and services. The town itself is the main center where people live and work.

Where is Boyacá Department?

The Boyacá Department is one of the many departments that make up Colombia. It's known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. Santa María is just one of the many towns you can find there.

What's the Weather Like in Santa María?

Santa María has a special kind of weather called a tropical monsoon climate. This means it's generally warm all year round, but it gets a lot of rain, especially during certain months.

Rainy Seasons in Santa María

The year in Santa María is divided into two main rainy periods. From November to March, there is moderate to heavy rainfall. But from April to October, the rain becomes very heavy, sometimes extremely heavy! This makes Santa María one of the wettest places in the entire Boyacá Department.

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In Spanish: Santa María (Boyacá) para niños